Manicure vacuum cleaner
Professional beauty salons, where they perform nail care procedures are not complete without such a necessary thing as a vacuum cleaner for a manicure. Many women buy it for home use.
What is needed?
Polishing and grinding nails on the hands and feet is not complete without the formation of dust - the remnants of horny tissue, dried nail varnishes and paints. The latter contain many harmful chemicals - solvents, pigments, carcinogens. Small particles, twisted in the air, enter the lungs, which can cause allergies, asthma, tracheitis and other respiratory diseases.
They adversely affect the skin, eyes, lead to headaches. Therefore, it is important to clean the workplace from dust after each procedure.
In addition, the workplace itself in the nail salon should look perfectly clean and neat. If the respiratory tract can be protected from harmful dust with a gauze bandage on the face, then only a vacuum cleaner for a manicure can cope with other problems. Such devices facilitate the work of the master and give the nail salon more representativeness.
Principle of operation
Regardless of the type of nail vacuum cleaner, they all work at the expense of an electric motor that rotates the blades at a high speed of 2500-3000 rpm, thanks to which air along with the dust present in it is drawn into the hood and enters the bag-shaped dust collector. It must be cleaned from time to time, but there are also disposable polyethylene containers, which, after filling, are simply discarded and replaced with new ones.
The principle of operation is not much different from an ordinary household vacuum cleaner, but there are certain differences. The device for nail salon should be compact, not heavy. If it is built in, then the dimensions should allow it to be placed on the table. The mass of these units usually does not exceed 2 kg, the noise level is no more than 48 dB, the engine power is 20-30 watts. With such characteristics, it will not interfere with either the client or the nail master, economically consumes electricity and is easily transferred if the model is not embedded. Such devices are powered by a 220 V household network.
Varieties
There are several types of nail vacuums, all of them have their own features and advantages.
Hood - the most popular model of such vacuum cleaners. It has a plastic case with a powerful fan, the speed of rotation of the blades can reach 3000 rpm. High-quality models are made virtually silent, the noise level in them does not exceed 62 dB, which provides a comfortable atmosphere in the nail salon. The dust enters the removable bag of the dust collector, after use it is easily removed from the outlet pipe and replaced with a new one.
There are 2 options for such hoods: built-in or portable. The first type is firmly mounted in a manicure table, the front panel of the blade and the fan are located horizontally or at a slight angle. During the procedure, the hands must be held directly above the hood, for safety, the fan is closed by a protective grill. The advantages of built-in models of hoods are in high power, the absence of unnecessary vibration, and the convenience of working on a rigidly fixed device. The disadvantages are the inability to move the device to another location and the need to mount on the table, cutting a hole in the tabletop.
Portable hoods are a small panel with a vertical fan that connects to the network through a regular power cord.The advantages of this type over the built-in devices are that they can be transferred to any place, the main thing is that there is a socket in the available proximity. The body is made of plastic, the fan is closed with a metal protective grille, and the weight usually does not exceed 1.5 kg.
A separate option is a floor hood for manicure, which has great power. and is able to cope with any amount of dust in a short time. A massive body with an electric motor, a fan and a dust collector is installed on the floor, and the exhaust hose goes from it to the workplace. Despite the highest cleaning efficiency, the floor hood consumes increased power and takes quite a lot of space in the cabin.
There are very comfortable desktop models of vacuum cleaners for a manicure in a cylindrical body. They have 5 holes at the top for each finger. After processing the nail brush is placed on such a vacuum cleaner, each finger takes its place. So you can comfortably hold your hand on the stand for a long time. The appearance of such devices is very elegant and original.
What to look for when choosing?
Before buying a nail cleaner, you need to take into account such criteria as engine power and speed, noise level during operation, weight and dimensions. Be sure to pay attention to the presence of the protective grid, it should prevent the tightening of small objects and protect your fingers during the procedures. The power of the device must be such that it is able to draw in air-dust flow at a distance of 15-20 cm. A good vacuum cleaner is able to save the room not only from harmful microparticles, but also from the sharp odors of varnishes and solvents.
Built-in models should be chosen only if the final interior of the salon is thought out and no redevelopment is foreseen. In this case, it is necessary to ensure the presence of a socket near the device.
For convenience and mobility it is best to choose a portable model hood with a plastic case. It is easily placed on any horizontal surface, takes up little space, does not require installation. The most successful solution will be models with an inclined palm rest, they will allow the client not to feel discomfort during a long manicure.
Depending on the workload of the device, it is worthwhile to choose the right amount of the dust collector, to determine how often the filters and plastic bags for dust will have to be changed. For large salons with a constant influx of visitors, it is worth buying a powerful outdoor unit, and for a house a portable hood in a plastic case with small dimensions.
The time of continuous operation also plays an important role, many of these devices have limitations on this value. Some devices have additional useful features: a timer, automatic start or a bright backlight. For a prestigious beauty salon such bonuses will be important. Also pay attention to the length of the power cord, it should reach the nearest outlet.
In addition to the technical characteristics of the hood for manicure, an important aspect is the manufacturer. We need to choose proven companies that have proven themselves in the market of cosmetic products. It is worth considering in more detail some brands.
Popular models
Manufacturer Max since 2011, it has been supplying manicure tools and devices to the market that are of high quality and popular with women. Manicure hoodsMax storm», «Max Ultimate»Available in several varieties, all vacuum cleaners are guaranteed for 18 months.
The Max Storm dust collector has a stylish white body with a stand for hands. Included are removable 3D-bags for collecting dust, they are multi-layered, that is, they provide maximum insulation and do not tear. The device is portable and easily installed on any horizontal surface. The front part with a ventilation grille and palm rest is located at a slight angle, this model is called the “hourglass”.
Technical characteristics of the device:
- engine power - 32 W;
- noise level during operation - 40 dB;
- the speed of rotation of the blades - 3100 rpm;
- performance - 164 cu. m / h;
- dimensions - 280х350х155 mm;
- instrument weight - 964 g.
At such speeds and power, the Max Storm extractor copes well with any amounts of dust, works so silently that it allows you to speak without raising your voice.
In addition to this product Max company presents built-in hoods for nail salons “Max Storm” and “Max Ultimate”, portable hood «Max Ultimate 2» and a powerful machine specifically for a pedicure with a footrest.
Powerful portable vacuum cleaner "Emil x2"With a 60 W engine, it will provide clean air at any intensity of procedures, both in the cabin and at home. They have an hourglass shape similar to the Max Storm hood and excellent specifications. At a fan speed of 3100 rpm, this device has a capacity of 400 cubic meters / hour, the level of noise emitted during operation is 62 dB.
The body consists of glossy ABS plastic of white color, pleasant in appearance and touch. Keep your hands on the stand for a long time will be very comfortable. To protect the fingers and obstacles getting into the fan blades of small items on the front panel has a chrome grille. Dust is collected in two-layer bags of white color. The device is turned on using a pushbutton switch located on a 220 V power cord.
Russian manufacturer "Ultratech»Ranks high on the market for manicure and pedicure products. They are presented with a seemingly multicolored model of manicure vacuum cleaners with a plastic case. Models "Ultratech SD-117"With a power of 24 W provide a reliable exhaust of dust at almost silent work. The dimensions of the device are 265x315x130 mm and the mass is 1.95 kg. The goods are given a six-month warranty.
Portable Ultratech vacuum cleaners are made of colored plastic, which is protected from the action of solvents and other aggressive substances used in manicure. Available in red, yellow, purple, beige, black and white. The fan is closed with a chrome grille, the device is turned on using a button on the front panel, the standard cord is 220 V.
Hood "Air magic"From ECO It is a powerful device with a floor layout. It is suitable for large salons where regular intensive ventilation is required. In addition to dust, it eliminates the sharp odors of chemical solvents. In addition to the massive white floor casing, the device is equipped with an exhaust plastic hose-tube, the end of which is located above the workplace.
The dimensions of the hood are 700x350x350 mm, weight is 18 kg, so it is necessary to choose the place of its installation in advance. The noise level is relatively low for such power - only 40 dB. The device allows you to effectively clean the air in the room at 80-90%. Included are special double cleaning filters that are easily replaced.
How to do it yourself?
It is rather simple to make independently the exhaust device for manicure / pedicure. Its main part - a 30-60 W electric motor with blades is found in many devices. This may be a regular kitchen or table fan, a computer cooler. The main thing is to choose a suitable power supply unit with the appropriate voltage for such a unit. The fan for the kitchen hood, sold in hardware stores, already has a power supply unit with a transformer, for its operation it is only necessary to connect it to the household network.
If the manicure hood is made from a computer cooler, then it is necessary to choose a suitable unit for it, the standard voltages are 5 and 12 V with respect to the polarity.
After the selection of the main working part, it is necessary to think over reliable air intake and ensuring dust removal. For a portable vacuum cleaner, you can use plastic, wood or other material that can be easily processed, the main thing is to cut a hole for the fan casing and fix it securely. A soft, easily processed material is also needed in order to fix the protective grid on the front panel of the hood.
A flexible plastic hose is put on the back of the fan, it is necessary to choose a suitable diameter. It is displayed in a dust collector from any available materials.
If you decide to make yourself a stationary manicure vacuum cleaner, then you can use flexible corrugated acrylic or plastic hoses for drawing, which are easy to find on sale.
A convenient solution would be to bring such a hose directly into the street or into the ventilation shaft. This eliminates the need to constantly change the dust collectors.
Reviews
Many women who regularly carry out procedures of manicure and pedicure speak about the benefits of these simple devices. They really provide cleanliness and comfort, relieve headaches from various chemicals with a pungent smell. No less important to take care of their health, which is more important than the beauty of nails. Therefore, a vacuum cleaner for manicure, along with varnishes, paints and tool kits, should be present in every beauty salon.
The most popular and convenient recognize light portable plastic hoods with a mass of not more than 1.2 kg. They are appreciated for their quiet operation and the ability to install in any convenient place where there is enough light. Of the manufacturers give preference to efficient, reliable proven vacuum cleaners "Max Storm" and "Ultratech".
In the video below - a demonstration of the vacuum cleaner for manicure Max Ultimate.